Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a delightful dish that seamlessly blends simplicity and sophistication, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. In just 25 minutes, you can serve tender salmon fillets topped with a rich, zesty lemon butter cream sauce that enhances the fish’s natural flavors. This recipe is not only quick and easy but also family-friendly, ensuring that everyone at the table will enjoy this sumptuous meal. Whether paired with quinoa, rice, or fresh vegetables, this baked salmon dish is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 skinless salmon fillets (about 5 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Coat the salmon fillets in this marinade and let them sit for about 15 minutes.
- Place the marinated salmon in a baking dish and bake for 10-15 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the salmon bakes, melt butter in a saucepan over low-medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil until slightly thickened; adjust with lemon juice if desired.
- Serve the salmon topped with warm lemon butter cream sauce alongside your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg